Patient Information OFFICE ADDRESS 7920 Cedar Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 952-851-1000 If you have any questions regarding a upcoming visit with Dr. Ghose, please fee free to contact us at 952-851-1000, or email us at tghose@GhoseOrtho.com. DIRECTIONS Click Here For Directions PRACTICE HOURS Clinic hours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR FIRST VISIT If appropriate, please bring a copy of your updated X-Ray HEALTH CARE PLANS ACCEPTED Dr. Ghose accepts a wide variety of insurance carriers and plans. Please contact your insurance company directly if you do not find it listed below. America's PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Plus Health Partners Medica Medical Assistance Medicare MHP (Metropolitan Health Plan) Patient Choice PreferredOne Select Care Senior Partners TriCare UCare PRE-SURGICAL PREPARATION Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to surgery except approved meds with a sip of water. Wear loose fitting clothes. Arrange a ride home if you are an outpatient. Fill your pain med prescription before surgery. Notify your health plan and family physician. POST-OPERATIVE INFORMATION Read your preoperative sheet of FAQ's (frequently asked questions) and keep it handy. Ice and elevate the operated extremity. If your pain medicine causes nausea, you might get relief from 25mgs of Benadryl or by taking the pain pill with peanut butter. Plan to rest for a few days after surgery to minimize bleeding and swelling. Remember to call to renew narcotic prescriptions during office hours when we have access to your chart. We do not renew these nights and weekends so plan ahead and let us know if you need a refill. AFTER HOURS PROCESS If an emergency call 911. Otherwise, call the hospital and the on-call doctor will assist you with your needs. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional Clinic locations: Minnapolis Area Aspen Medical Goup East Lake Street Clinic 3024 Snelling Ave. South 612-728-1800 St. Paul Area Aspen Medical Group Highland Park Clinic 2004 Ford Parkway 651-696-8800 About Us | Patient Information | Physicians | Patient Education | links | home Tilok Ghose, M.D. 7920 Cedar Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 952-851-1000 © Copyright 2006 Tilok Ghose, M.D. Power By leadingMD.com, inc.